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A20 APV

1992 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1764cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,384 mi
Last recorded170,384 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Renault Clio83,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 APV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,764cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 170,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 170,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 169,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 169,770 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 166,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 165,276 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 65,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 164,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 164,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 163,932 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 163,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Tyre cracked on sidewall

O/S/R Tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 20 May 2009 163,380 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 163,380 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 161,910 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 161,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 159,625 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 159,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 157,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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A20 APV is a 1992 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,764cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 83,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 APV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 APV is a 1992 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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